In season 2 of Andor, the Clone Wars may have ended, but peace still eludes the galaxy. The Star Wars series focuses on various characters, both Rebels and Imperial troops, including the couple Syril Karn and Dedra Meero (the source of a ludicrous scene straight out of an American sitcom). It is by navigating between the two camps that the series finally exploits a promise of Revenge of the Sith.
Star Wars, a universe at war
In 2005, spectators rushed to the dark rooms to discover the last chapter of the prequel trilogy, Revenge of the Sith, which was finally supposed to see Anakin Skywalker succumbs to the dark side of the Force. From the very first moments, as the iconic Star Wars theme song played, the famous introductory text scrolled across the screen to provide context for the story.
It's war! The Republic is crumbling under attack from the ruthless Sith, Count Dooku. There are heroes on both sides. Evil is everywhere.
A message that takes on its full meaning throughout the film, as we discover that Emperor Palpatine is pulling the strings of war in the shadows, bringing Anakin Skywalker to become his apprentice, and using the Clone Army to destroy the Jedi Order.
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However, we had to wait for the release of Andor, the series dedicated to the character of Cassian (Diego Luna), to see how this sentence translates to the screen. During the Clone Wars, as in every conflict in general, whether real or fictional, nothing is black or white. And even after this bloody era of Star Wars history has ended, the galaxy is anything but a peaceful place. While Luther Rael and Saw Gerrera may be part of the Rebels and fight for freedom, they can hardly be considered "heroes."
For the "Cause," they committed reprehensible acts. As Saw Gerrera says:
Revolution is not for the sane... we'll all be dead before the Republic returns, and yet... here we are.
On the Imperial side, Syril's loyalty has already been tested and her values shaken. Season 2 of Andor explores this concept of "heroes on both sides" in depth, not shying away from showing complex and conflicted characters.
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